Fujitsu Unveils Advanced Technology to Enhance Human–Robot Collaboration
Kawasaki, Japan — December 2, 2025
Fujitsu Limited has announced a significant breakthrough in human–robot collaboration technology with the development of an innovative spatial world model. This cutting-edge technology enables artificial intelligence to better understand and predict the movements and intentions of humans, robots, and objects within dynamic physical environments, paving the way for safer and more efficient cooperation.
Revolutionizing Physical AI for Real-World Interaction
As AI transitions from purely digital realms into the physical world, the need for machines to interpret and respond to complex, changing environments has become paramount. Fujitsu’s spatial world model addresses this challenge by creating a layered 3D representation of spaces that captures how people, robots, and objects interact. This hierarchical mapping system, known as a 3D scene graph, overcomes previous limitations caused by camera distortions and varying fields of view, enabling real-time understanding of spatial dynamics.
Traditional approaches relied heavily on pixel-level data integration, which struggled with inconsistencies produced by different camera types and settings. Fujitsu’s scene graph-based method abstracts environments into interconnected data points, allowing AI systems to effectively interpret and manage their surroundings regardless of visual distortions or physical changes.
Predicting Intentions to Foster Seamless Collaboration
A standout feature of the new technology is its ability to anticipate the future behaviors of both humans and robots by analyzing the causal relationships within the environment. Unlike existing models that focus on immediate surroundings, Fujitsu’s approach models interactions across the entire space, enhancing the AI’s insight into human intentions and actions.
This predictive capability is crucial for avoiding collisions and for the orchestration of multiple autonomous robots working alongside humans. During testing against academic public benchmarks, notably the JRDB-Social dataset—which evaluates human behavior prediction from camera footage—the technology demonstrated a threefold increase in accuracy for estimating behavioral intentions.
Advancing Toward a Human–Robot Symbiotic Society
This innovation stems from Fujitsu’s broader commitment to advancing “physical AI,” which equips machines with knowledge of physical laws and the capacity for autonomous action. The company envisions this technology as a vital enabler for overcoming real-world challenges such as labor shortages and productivity enhancement in industries like manufacturing, logistics, and transportation.
Yet, until now, AI applications have largely been restricted to structured environments with predictable pathways. Residential and office settings, characterized by unpredictable human movement and frequently altered object placements, have presented a complex hurdle. Fujitsu’s spatial world model is designed explicitly to tackle these chaotic spaces, facilitating a new level of cooperation where humans and robots can coexist and collaborate seamlessly.
Showcasing Next-Generation Collaboration at CES 2026
Fujitsu plans to introduce this spatial world model technology to a global audience at CES 2026, taking place in Las Vegas from January 6 to January 9, 2026. Following this, additional technical demonstrations will be held at Fujitsu’s headquarters throughout the fiscal year.
Background and Commitment to Sustainability
The spatial world model is the result of efforts by Fujitsu’s Spatial Robotics Research Center, established in April 2025 to accelerate developments toward a society where humans and robots coexist naturally. It builds upon the company’s expertise in computer vision technologies, previously applied in human flow analysis for commercial buildings and security, as well as its Kozuchi AI Agent, which autonomously supports human partners in various tasks.
In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Fujitsu’s innovation aims to contribute to a more sustainable future by fostering trustworthy and efficient interactions between humans and machines.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu Limited is a leading digital services company headquartered in Japan, employing over 113,000 people globally. By integrating advanced AI, computing, networking, data, and converging technologies, Fujitsu supports customers worldwide in achieving digital transformation and sustainability objectives. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, Fujitsu reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (approximately US$23 billion).
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